Verified state guidance

Nevada Preschool & TK

In Nevada, children must turn 5 by the first day of the school year to enter kindergarten. Nevada has no transitional kindergarten ("young fives") program; its public early-learning option for younger children is state-funded pre-K. The state funds Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK), a pre-K program for income-eligible three- and four-year-olds. Head Start is available statewide for income-eligible families.

Key early-childhood facts for Nevada

Kindergarten entrance cutoff: Children must turn 5 on or before the first day of the school year to start kindergarten.
Free pre-K options: Free state-funded pre-K is available to income-eligible three- and four-year-olds through Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK).
Notes: Nevada has no transitional kindergarten program. Its public early-learning pathway before kindergarten is state-funded pre-K (Nevada Ready! State Pre-K (NR!PK)) plus Head Start.

Head Start and early learning resources

Find local Head Start and state pre-K programs: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator

State early education website

https://doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-early-learning-and-development/nevada-ready-state-pre-k-program

Last updated 6/21/2026. Always confirm current rules with your state education department or local school district.